In the 1920s the boss of the Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, attempted to build a huge rubber plantation in the Amazon jungle. It didn't quite go to plan…

English Learning for Curious Minds

Fordlandia

How I got a certificate to show I spoke Russian without doing the test.

Living in Russia

The Russian Test

Turkish Dictation Exercises with Basak

Exercise 1

Hej och välkomna till det tredje avsnittet av min podcast. Idag har jag tänkt prata om sommarställen.

Easy Swedish with Viktoria

Ep. #3 - Sommarställe

Neste episódio, eu conto de forma resumida a lenda do boto-cor-de-rosa, uma das mais fascinantes do folclore amazônico. Um ser encantado que mistura realidade e imaginação, presente nas festas e histórias das comunidades ribeirinhas. 🌊🐬

Everyday Portuguese 

Episódio 3 - O boto-cor-de-rosa: entre o mito e a cultura amazônica (EM PORTUGUÊS)

PODCASTORIE

10 curiosities about Italy that you didn't know

En este episodio aprenderas 12 palabras que son muy comunes en español pero que no existen o no tienen el mismo significado en otros idiomas

Spanish Shortcut

EP 15. PALABRAS QUE SOLO EXISTEN EN ESPAÑOL

This is the introduction to my podcast where you can practice speaking from anywhere at anytime! This podcast is designed for beginners to help build confidence before booking a lesson with a native speaker. 


Practice Speaking with me! ( Level A1 - A2 ) 

Introduction 

I recently started learning 5 languages, and it's been surprisingly insightful for my work. It's not just about the language itself; it's about the process. Diving into a new linguistic system forces you to recognize both the differences and the underlying similarities between languages – and, by extension, cultures. This cross-language learning has sharpened my ability to identify patterns and nuances in communication, which is invaluable when negotiating international deals or managing diverse teams.

More importantly, it's reminded me of the 'learning to learn' skill. We often forget how to learn effectively once we're out of formal education. I have bite-sized lessons and it has reignited my ability to absorb new information quickly and efficiently. It's a reminder that embracing continuous learning, even in seemingly unrelated areas, can significantly enhance your cognitive flexibility and problem-solving skills. So, even if you don't have time for a full immersion, spending just 15 minutes a day on a language app might just give you a fresh perspective and sharpen your business acumen.

To summarize the benefits: 

Language learning improves cognitive agility.

This agility is crucial for business.

Studying languages sharpens pattern recognition.

This improves strategic analysis.

Language exposure aids global leadership.

It fosters understanding of cultural nuances.

Language learning cultivates sensitivity.

This lessens misinterpretation risks.

Deciphering language enhances thinking.

It also boosts problem-solving abilities.